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For rheumatologists, my mom's dr prescriped methotrexate, hq, and prednisone plus humira (adalimumab) q2wks for her ra..is that very strong drugs on her or normal?

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"Normal" Combination: That is a reasonable combination.

Answered 1/2/2015

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